Celebrex (celecoxib) molecule
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Celebrex (celecoxib) molecule
Celebrex (celecoxib) drug molecule. Celecoxib is a COX-2 inhibitor, a class of non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drug used as a painkiller. It belongs to the same class of drugs as Vioxx (rofecoxib), which was withdrawn in 2004 over fears that it may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. In August 2005, the manufacturers of Vioxx, Merck & Co, were ordered to pay £ 141m to the widow of a man who died of a heart attack while taking Vioxx. The finding opens the floodgates for similar claims by thousands of others. In early 2005, the packaging of Celebrex was altered to include a prominent warning of the risks associated with COX-2 inhibitors. In this molecule, carbon is grey, nitrogen blue, oxygen red, sulphur yellow, fluorine green, and hydrogen white
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This print showcases the molecular structure of Celebrex (celecoxib), a widely used painkiller and COX-2 inhibitor. The molecule, represented by grey carbon atoms, blue nitrogen atoms, red oxygen atoms, yellow sulphur atoms, green fluorine atoms, and white hydrogen atoms, is beautifully depicted in this image. Celecoxib belongs to the same class of drugs as Vioxx (rofecoxib), which was withdrawn from the market in 2004 due to concerns about its potential to increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. This led to legal battles and substantial compensation payouts for affected individuals and their families. In response to these events, Celebrex packaging was modified in early 2005 to prominently display warnings regarding the risks associated with COX-2 inhibitors. The photograph not only highlights the structural intricacies of this pharmaceutical compound but also serves as a reminder of the critical role played by chemistry and biochemistry in medicine. As an essential component within pharmacology and pharmacological research, molecules like Celebrex are meticulously studied for their therapeutic properties. Science Photo Library has expertly captured this single molecule's beauty while simultaneously conveying its significance within medical science. With spheres representing various elements within compounds scattered throughout the image, it symbolizes both complexity and innovation inherent in pharmaceutics.
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